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Quartz with phantom inclusions from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Quartz with phantom inclusions from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Quartz with phantom inclusions from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Quartz with phantom inclusions from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 52962
Mineral:Quartz with phantom inclusions
Locality:Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Transparent quartz crystal with inclusions of green chlorite and brown clay that form chevron-shaped phantom growth zones in parallel orientation. The quartz crystal intersected adjacent crystals on rear and small area on front. Ex. Tim Swan collection at River Valley Mineral Museum (Rumford, Maine) #607
Overall Size:7x3x2 cm
Crystals:70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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